Sebring: Fernandez Racing preview

Lowe's Fernandez Racing Ready for ALMS Debut
Lowe's Fernandez Racing will make its eagerly anticipated debut in
the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) on March 17 as the 2007 season opens
with one of North America's premier endurance races --...

Lowe's Fernandez Racing Ready for ALMS Debut

Lowe's Fernandez Racing will make its eagerly anticipated debut in
the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) on March 17 as the 2007 season opens
with one of North America's premier endurance races -- the
55th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The driving duo of Adrian
Fernandez and Luis Diaz are ready to challenge after a promising
pre-season testing campaign with the team's new No. 15
Acura-powered Lola LMP2 sports car. They will be joined by David Martinez
who will serve as a third driver for Lowe's Fernandez Racing in the
historic event.

Of Note:

* The team's entry in ALMS competition follows a successful debut
in sports car competition for Lowe's Fernandez Racing, which was
established in 2006

* Fernandez entered sports car competition last year after a successful
12-year career at the top levels of open-wheel racing; he claimed an
overall race win, qualifying race win and five top-five finishes in all
in Grand-Am competition

* Diaz brings the most sports car experience to the team with eight wins
in three years of competition and the 2006 team championship in Grand-Am
competition

* Long-time friends who were competitors last season, Fernandez and
Diaz are finally paired as teammates -- it is a partnership that almost
came to fruition in 2002 when Diaz substituted for an injured Fernandez
in the Mexico City Champ Car race and was later named as the team's
official test driver

* With the addition of fellow countryman David Martinez to its line-up
this week, Lowe's Fernandez Racing brings a true "Team Mexico" effort to
Sebring

FERNANDEZ ON PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONS: "In all my years, I have
never had an off-season of testing go as smoothly. We married a brand-new
Acura LM V-8 engine with the Lola chassis and from the first lap it has
been a great pairing. It is a true testament to the talent and dedication
of everyone at HPD [Honda Performance Development], Lola and also
Lowe's Fernandez Racing."

FERNANDEZ ON THE TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING: "Thanks to Acura, we had
a preview of what to expect in the race when we came to Sebring last
month for a 12-hour simulation race between the three Acura-powered teams
which we won. It was a good exercise that helped us to learn what the
challenges of a 12-hour race will be and what elements can hurt us. As
I've said, this is an important race for not only our great
partners at Lowe's, but everyone at Acura as they make their sports
car debut. I feel we have an extremely competitive effort in
place."

FERNANDEZ ON HIS FIRST GREEN FLAG AT SEBRING: "I have been testing
at Sebring for so many years but have never raced here. Saturday's
race will definitely be special for me on a lot of levels. Two of my
idols -- Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez -- raced here in the early
'60s and Pedro won here in 1963 and '64. I am coming here at
a different stage in my career, but it means a lot to me to come here and
try to do what these guys did. This is a beautiful form of racing and it
is very special to start at Sebring; an honor. This is a race that every
driver wants to win and have on their resume."

DIAZ ON HIS FIRST RACE WITH THE TEAM: "I am thoroughly enjoying
this next step of my career. Adrian has always been one of my heroes, and
I have learned so much in the time we have spent together in the
off-season in testing, training together, going to appearances for
Lowe's -- it's just been a great experience. I feel
really at-home with everyone on the team. The 12-hour simulation test we
did in February was the best test that I have ever participated in during
my career. I am just really excited for the start of the season."

DIAZ ON THE CHALLENGES OF SEBRING: "This is definitely one of the
most difficult tracks that I have ever driven. It is super-fast and
super-bumpy and hard on the equipment and the drivers. We were able to
run a very strong pace in testing and, while I know the race is going to
be tough, I think we have a lot of confidence going in. I have never
raced at Sebring, so I am looking forward to it."

MARTINEZ ON HIS FIRST SPORTS CAR EXPERIENCE: "I have been racing
open-wheel cars for all of my career so the 12-hour simulation test was
my first time in this type of car. Obviously, Adrian and Luis were a big
help with my learning curve. In the end, the car felt very comfortable
for me and I think the team has a great package. The driver changes were
pretty easy for me because we are all close in size. It was a great
experience and I am looking forward to the race."